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Product Description

1975 and Later Beetle and Super Beetles were equipped with Bosch Fuel Injection from the factory. The fuel injection, as simple as it is, works well when everything is set up properly and in good working order. Unfortunately there aren't many people on the planet that know how to diagnose and fix any problems that can arise. For that reason, many people choose to swap out the original fuel injection system for a carburetor. Our Fuel Injection to Carburetor Conversion Kit includes just about everything needed to swap your factory fuel injection out to carburetor. From an air cleaner and carburetor, to the manifold, boots, clamps, end castings and gaskets, including a low pressure fuel pump and regulator and alternator stand. The kit requires a good working knowledge of simple VW mechanics.

The Fuel Injection to Carb kit consists of the stock 1971 through 1974 Beetle components so the kit will fit all Type 1 based, Dual Port engines.

Installing a Carburetor on an emission controlled car may not be legal in your area! Check with your local DMV for smog laws concerning such a swap before ordering.

Compatibility

Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.

VW Beetle

1971 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

1972 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

1973 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

1974 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

1975 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

1976 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

1977 VW Standard Beetle Hardtop

Standard Beetle Sunroof

1971 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

1972 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

1973 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

1974 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

1975 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

1976 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

1977 VW Standard Beetle Metal Sunroof

VW Super Beetle

Super Beetle Hardtop

1971 VW Super Beetle Hardtop

1972 VW Super Beetle Hardtop

1973 VW Super Beetle Hardtop

1974 VW Super Beetle Hardtop

1975 VW Super Beetle Hardtop

1976 VW Super Beetle Hardtop

Super Beetle Sunroof

1971 VW Super Beetle Metal Sunroof

1972 VW Super Beetle Metal Sunroof

1973 VW Super Beetle Metal Sunroof

1974 VW Super Beetle Metal Sunroof

1975 VW Super Beetle Metal Sunroof

1976 VW Super Beetle Metal Sunroof

Super Beetle Convertible

1971 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1972 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1973 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1974 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1975 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1976 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1977 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1978 VW Super Beetle Convertible

1979 VW Super Beetle Convertible

Karmann Ghia

Karmann Ghia Coupe

1971 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe

1972 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe

1973 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe

1974 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe

Karmann Ghia Convertible

1971 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

1972 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

1973 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

1974 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

VW Type 2 Bus/Transporter

Type 2 Bus

1971 VW Type 2 Bus

Type 2 Crew Cab

1971 VW Type 2 Crew Cab

Type 2 Single Cab

1971 VW Type 2 Single Cab

VW Thing

1973 VW Thing

1974 VW Thing

Helpful Hints

Fuel Injection to Carburetor Conversion

Installing the carburetor conversion kit is an involved process but we have put together a brief list of the steps and instructions to converting your Beetle from fuel injection to carburetor.

The installation begins with disconnecting the battery as various engine wires will be disconnected. From there all of the factory fuel injection components need to be removed. This includes the air box and breather hoses, air flow meter, throttle body, intake manifold, end castings (with fuel injectors), etc. The fuel hoses and wiring in the engine compartment connecting to the fuel injection components need to be disconnected and removed as well. The alternator needs to be unstrapped from the stand and the fuel injected intake manifold and alternator stand can be removed.

With the majority of the upper engine components removed you can pull the accelerator cable from and remove the fan shroud to drill the new guide hole for the accelerator cable. Or you can install a new (or used) doghouse fan shroud that is already drilled for the carburetor cable.

Install the oil deflect plate and new alternator stand. With the new stand in place, strap the alternator down to the stand. The new oil filler tube can be screwed into the new stand as well. The drilled, new or used fan shroud and alternator can now be set in placed (while guiding the accelerator cable through) and the alternator can be strapped in place.

The new intake manifold now slides in place and the boots and clamps slide in place on either side. Install one of the intake end castings (after installing new gaskets at both heads) and slide the manifold and boot in place. Repeat the process for the opposite side intake end casting. Note that the intake manifold has heat risers (not installed) but unless you change your factory exhaust, they will not be hooked up. In warmer climates this isn't a major issue. In colder climates we highly recommend swapping the complete exhaust to a carbureted style (which is a good idea regardless of climate). If you have already swapped to a carbureted style muffler or exhaust install the heat risers in to the manifold and bolt them to the heat risers on the exhaust after installing new gaskets at the exhaust. With everything installed on the intake manifold in place tighten all of the nuts, bolts and manifold boot clamps.

Now install the new carburetor base gasket followed by the carburetor and tighten the mounting nuts. Install the fuel line at the carburetor and clamp it in place. Route the opposite end of the the left side of the engine and connect the hose to the original fuel hose or line. Then install the air filter and breather hose, the breather hose will route from the vent port on the bottom of the air cleaner to the vent port on the oil filler. Attach the re-routed accelerator cable to the carburetor linkage. Run a power wire from the positive side of the coil, to the idle solenoid on the carburetor, then to the choke element. This coil circuit is not fused so make sure the wire is routed away from any possible shorts.

The majority of the conversion is complete with the exception of the fuel system. The fuel injection system uses a relay that is controlled by the fuel injection computer to send power to the fuel pump. The relay, computer and pump need to be removed. The fuel return lines from the engine at the fuel pressure regulator back to the tank can be removed or capped off. Most importantly, cap off or plug the return line at the fuel tank.

The original fuel line from the tank to the pump can be re-used and installed at the inlet of the new fuel filter. Use a small section of hose to connect the filter to the inlet of the new electric fuel pump, then connect the original line to the new fuel pump outlet. Make sure the fuel pump is mounted securely to the chassis. The black wire is the ground wire for the pump and it can be grounded at the chassis mount. Power to the fuel pump can be sourced from any "key" hot fuse on the fuse box. The pump typically uses less than 5 amps of power.

At this point the installation is now complete, hook up the battery, turn on the key to ensure the fuel pump is working. Then check for and repair and fuel leaks. Start the car and double check the ignition timing and adjust (or have a mechanic adjust) the carburetor as needed.

Shipping

Our shipping policy is as follows:
We ONLY ship within the United States and its territories.

Orders over $100 will receive free shipping within the continental United States. Freight on orders between $50 and $100 will be $9.95, and freight on orders between $0 and $49.99 will be $7.50.

**Oversized products will be excluded from this policy. Shipping rates on oversized items will be calculated separately. The cost of oversized items will be applied to the total order and shipping on your other items will be calculated accordingly. Oversized items will be clearly labeled on the website and will include a drop down menu to estimate your cost of shipping.

Most orders to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico and other US territories are shipped by the US Postal Service. The shipping costs for these orders are billed at the time of shipping.

For expedited shipping, you must call us. All express orders are personally handled by the representative you speak with in order to streamline the process. Please do not request express shipping via email. Emails are reviewed in the order they are received which could possibly delay your shipping.

Shipping on any returns is the customer's responsibility. If your order qualified for free shipping and a returned item reduces your order below the $100, you will be charged the according shipping cost for the order.

Returns

For all returns, you must give us a call at 1-800-231-1784 for a Return Authorization Number. All returned items must be unused, non-installed, new, and in saleable condition. The customer is responsible for the cost of shipping the item back to us. Furthermore, if your order qualified for free shipping and a returned item drops your order below the $100, you will be charged the according shipping cost for the order.

Please include a copy of the original invoice when you ship the product back. If a copy of the original invoice is not sent with the return, credit may not be issued. If needed you can re-print your invoice Here

Items returned after 30 days will be given store credit. Credit on items returned after 60 days is not guaranteed. Shipping and handling are not refundable with the exception of circumstances deemed extreme by JBugs.

Electrical items are not returnable. Special order items are not returnable. Special order upholstery items are considered final sale once the order is placed with the manufacture. If you are not certain if the item you are ordering is a special order item, feel free to give us a call.

Please note that JBugs is not responsible for ANY third party charges. This includes costs incurred by a shop, contractor, or other third party attempting to install a defective or incorrect item. Please be sure that you and/or the person installing the item thoroughly check the product before attempting to install it in your vehicle.

Returns will be subjected to a 10% restocking fee. We always recommend calling at 1-800-231-1784 rather than emailing when you have a question or concern regarding a return.